by Avon
Far Away Rebel is a sweet, gourmand fragrance with a prominent black currant opening, layered with creamy whipped cream, vanilla, caramel, and chocolate notes. It evolves into a warm, cozy, and soft floral-sweet base with hints of orange blossom and patchouli, creating a comforting, modern, and youthful scent that resembles a dessert in a bottle. The fragrance is most appreciated in cooler months, especially autumn and winter, where its performance and warmth shine. While it shares a vibe with Black Opium or La Vie Est Belle, it stands out as a gentler, more balanced version without the heaviness, offering a more intimate, inoffensive sillage that clings close to the skin, making it ideal for everyday wear, casual outings, or as a comfortable night-time scent. Its performance is moderate, lasting moderate to long under typical conditions, though some users report fading after 2–4 hours. The scent is universally praised for its affordability, being an excellent budget option that feels more expensive than it is, with a very pleasant and wearably sweet profile. It is particularly beloved by fans of gourmands, fruity-sweet scents, or those seeking a modern, non-overbearing alternative to heavier designer fragrances like Black Opium. However, its sweetness can overwhelm sensitive noses or those who dislike ultra-sweet profiles, and the longevity falls short of expectations even for a cheaper fragrance. The bottle design, while unique with its twisted purple glass, contributes to the scent's youthful, girly identity, making it unmistakably feminine with no masculine or woody notes to dilute its character.